From Public School To Homeschool: Transitioning

What happens when you decide to homeschool, bring the kids home, and then become disillusioned by the reality? From public school to homeschool can be a tough change. It is a huge undertaking and and brings about major life changes . . . we have tips to help you be successful.

I recently sat down with Ultimate Homeschool Radio on the topic of how to transition into homeschooling. If you are considering home educating or already doing so but feeling overwhelmed you will want to listen to the interview.

Taking the plunge into homeschooling seems scary, I admit. During my first year, I felt like I was drowning until I figured out how to relax and focus. Now, I am wrapping up my third year of homeschooling and the fruit of my hard days and tough seasons are evident. I can honestly say I enjoy home education!

When I brought my oldest daughter home to begin homeschooling she was already showing signs of being broken down by the world. To say the least, she was having behavior problems and felt disconnected from our family. After three years of pouring into her (and her sisters) she has become my little girl again. Except, she is just much taller! We share meaningful conversations that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Our homeschooling journey has not been easy and we still have rough days. In the interview, I am very transparent with my real experiences and how I overcame those challenges. In addition to the pod cast interview I wrote a post too. Hit the buttons below to follow along.

I just know you will conquer your first year of homeschooling and as a result your family will be stronger! Make sure you subscribe so I can continue to encourage you along the way!

About Michelle Pohl

Reformed coffee addict turned devoted tea drinker. My husband, of 11 years, and I homeschool our three daughters. I have experienced many difficulties; childhood abuse, motherhood, miscarriage, and homeschooling. Yet through it all God’s grace supplied the strength to grow in Joy despite my experiences. Now I’d like to encourage you!
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I am a former high school guidance counselor and mother of a child who has elected to homeschool her kids. She is a marvelous teacher and it has been such a blessing to see how our grands have matured and become very successful in college and beyond. Today, she is the principal of the elementary school portion of a homeschool academy, created to supplement the work the parents are doing w their kids at home. We (I am the preschool teacher) have “real school” one day a week…and our students homeschool the rest of the week. I love it and am amazed at WHO our families are. A number of them are educators (even a principal) from public schools who don’t want their children in that atmosphere. They have given up “great” careers to homeschool, instead. Transitioning may take a little work but I am seeing most children adapting so well that their families are wishing they had done it sooner.

Kelli is a barefootin’ – adventure loving – accidental homeschool mom (AdventureHS.com/products). With 3 boys in tow – she travels and speaks to encourage, equip, and teach using unit studies. She loves to share the frugal homeschool life with others. Owner and founder of FrugalMommas.com – Abundant Family Living – On a Budget.